The National Football League's 2026 season has begun, with the San Francisco 49ers facing the Los Angeles Rams in Australia for the opening "Thursday Night Football" game. The Rams enter the matchup as 3.5-point favorites, following a season where the NFC West rivals each won one of their two previous games.

The Rams are listed at 5/1 odds to win the Super Bowl, while the 49ers, with their veteran core, aim for another competitive season after reaching the NFC Divisional Round last year.

For bettors looking to capitalize on the season opener, several sportsbooks and prediction markets are offering promotional incentives. These offers, which include sign-up bonuses and deposit matches, collectively provide over $4,000 in potential value. Among the promotions available are:

  • bet365: New users can bet $10 and receive $365 in bonus bets, win or lose. A minimum $10 deposit is required. This offer is not available in Illinois, Tennessee, or West Virginia.
  • Fanatics Sportsbook: Offers $350 in FanCash when new users bet $20. This promotion requires opting in and wagering on NFL opening night. FanCash is issued daily for seven days and expires within 24 hours of issuance.
  • BetMGM: Provides a first bet offer of up to $1,500, where losing bets are reimbursed as bonus bets. The sports bonus is valid for seven days. This offer is not available in Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, Puerto Rico, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia.
  • FanDuel: Is offering $350 in bonus bets for a qualifying wager after a minimum $5 deposit. The bonus bets are non-withdrawable and expire seven days after receipt.
  • DraftKings: New customers can bet $5 and instantly receive $200 in bonus bets. The bonus bets are issued in increments over 21 days and expire seven days after each issuance.
  • theScore Bet: Offers a bet reset of up to $1,000 for new users. A $10 minimum wager amount is required.
  • Kalshi: A prediction market, is offering $25 in bonus funds when new users trade $25. The promo code NYPMAX must be used during registration. Trading on Kalshi involves significant risk.
  • Polymarket: Another prediction market, provides a $50 trading bonus after a $10 deposit and a qualifying real-money trade. The promo code NYPMAX1 is used for registration. Trading on Polymarket also carries inherent risks.

These promotions are subject to various terms and conditions, including age and location restrictions, and a minimum deposit or wager requirement. Individuals must be 21 years or older and physically present in eligible states to participate. Those experiencing gambling problems are advised to contact 1-800-GAMBLER or similar helplines.